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The current Public Information Officers are Officer Bill Storment and Captain Kate Novitsky. They are available during business hours on weekdays and on a call-out basis on nights and weekends. Officer Bill Storment can be reached at 615-452-1313 ext. 215 and Captain Kate Novitsky can be reached at 615-452-1313 ext. 216

The Gallatin Police Department works diligently to keep the public informed about events involving the Gallatin Police Department. In this area of the website, you will be able to find information regarding press releases issued by this Department, as well as contact information for media outlets.

Annual Reports

The Office of the Chief of Police publishes an annual report as a reference guide for the year in review.

US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security. Created in 2003 through a merger of the investigative and interior enforcement elements of the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service, ICE now has more than 20,000 employees in offices in all 50 states and 47 foreign countries.

This year the Gallatin Police Department would like to enlist your help for our Shop with a
Cop/Firefighter program. Every year the program tries to help children in the Gallatin area that would
not have a Christmas without some assistance. We know that sometimes parents are too proud to ask for
assistance that’s where we need your help. If you could please assist us with this we would greatly
appreciate it.

If we have helped a family in the last 3 years then child will not be eligible. If you have any questions or to see if kids qualify, please contact Misty Blanton 452-1313 ext. 3175. Thank you so much for your assistance with our program. We appreciate your help

Gallatin Police Department wanted to make the public aware of the recent scam in the Sumner County area. Residents are receiving phone calls and text messages from an individual representing himself as a lieutenant of the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office. The individual then tells the victim that they missed Grand Jury and there was a warrant out for their arrest. The individual then tells the victim the warrant would be dismissed if victim pays via pre-paid debit card. Please remind everyone that no one from the Sumner county Sheriff’s Department, or any other law enforcement agency will ever contact anyone to solicit money.

Anyone with information related to this or any other crimes that have occurred in Gallatin are asked to contact the Gallatin Police Department at 452-1313.

Wheels in Motion - Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Congratulations to Shruthika kakumani from Jack Anderson Elementary for winning the Wheels in Motion bike giveaway. Officer Mesler presenting her with a helmet from the Gallatin Police Department.

Ollie's Theft - Monday, November 14, 2016

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Contact: MPO Janell Wilson

Gallatin Police need assistance from the public in identifying and locating two suspects wanted in connection to a theft at Ollie’s in Gallatin on November 10th at approximately 3pm. The suspects entered the store at 670 Nashville Pike and took a purse that was left in the cart. The suspects are a white female and white male with black shirts. The males shirt says tap out in white lettering.

Anyone with information related to this or any other crimes that have occurred in Gallatin are asked to contact the Gallatin Police Department at 452-1313.

The Gallatin Police Department held its annual Santa Classic golf tournament on Saturday, November 12, 2016. This event was co-sponsored by Long Hollow Golf Course and the Gallatin Fire Department. Close to $7000 was raised with this year’s tournament. Proceeds from this event benefit the Shop with a Cop program held each year at Wal-Mart where 100-125 children from disadvantaged situations will be assigned to a police officer or fire fighter and allowed to shop for Christmas presents. In Addition to helping these children, our local veterans and nursing home residents without families are also given gifts to make the holidays a little more joyful. Chief Don Bandy would like to thank the many businesses and citizens whose donations of time and money help make this event a success. We would especially like to recognize Western Reflections for their generous contributions and for their continued support each year. We would like to recognize the following for their contributions to the success of this year’s fundraiser:

We invite all interested members of our community to consider helping us serve those less fortunate by making a contribution to this program and to come enjoy volunteering as we take these children shopping in December. If you would like to make a contribution, you may
contact Lt. Lamar Ballard at 452-1313. If you would like to volunteer your time in December to assist the children Christmas shopping at Shop with a Cop or if you have questions about the Shop with a Cop program you may contact Misty Blanton at 452-1313.

Nyamal Kueth at CAP - Thursday, November 10, 2016

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Contact: MPO Janell Wilson

The Gallatin Police Department would like to announce a recognition that was presented to Chief Don Bandy by a student at Children are People. Nyamal Kueth gave a short speech to Chief Bandy recognizing and commending his efforts in keeping the City of Gallatin safe. Nyamal mentioned some cities with high crime ratings and asked him to keep up the good work with keep Gallatin’s down. She ended with thanking him for providing great services to the community and Children are people

Help find Dwayne Lewis White - Thursday, November 10, 2016

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Contact: MPO Janell Wilson

The Gallatin Police Department would like assistance from the public in locating and apprehending 28-year-old suspect Dwayne Lewis White. On 11-8-2016, White strangled an 8-year-old victim because she asked for help with her homework. There are two outstanding warrants for his arrest. One is for aggravated assault (strangulation) and the other is for child abuse. Dwayne works at IHOP in Gallatin, however, his hours of employment are inconsistent. He is know to travel in a 2000’s model gold Buick with 4 doors. Dwayne lives at 170 Brush Hill Court with Katherine Welch.

Anyone with information related to this or any other crimes that have occurred in Gallatin are asked to contact the Gallatin Police Department at 452-1313.

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